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Gov 97: Tutorial - Sophomore Year

Semester: 

Spring

Offered: 

2024
The Government Sophomore Tutorial takes an innovative approach to introducing sophomores to research in political science. Students will choose a section in a topic of interest while building on a common curriculum of learning how to research and write a research paper. In addition, writing workshops and sessions on learning research methods will be held throughout the semester.

Gen Ed 1017: Americans as Occupiers and Nation Builders

Semester: 

Fall

Offered: 

2023
The United States has launched numerous projects of military occupation and nation-building in foreign lands since the late 19th century. These have been contradictory enterprises, carrying ideals of freedom and self-determination "offered" by force or by fiat. This course will assess the meanings and legacies of these projects by examining the ideas, strategies, policies, and outcomes of occupations ranging from the Philippines early on, to Japan, Germany, Korea, and Vietnam to, most recently, Afghanistan and Iraq. The course focuses on American activities and ideas but also examines... Read more about Gen Ed 1017: Americans as Occupiers and Nation Builders

Gov 1742: Psychology of International Relations

Semester: 

Spring

Offered: 

2023
This class investigates the intersection of international relations and political psychology, exploring how leaders make decisions in foreign policy, and how publics make sense of the world around them. Topics explored include: how do leaders’ previous experiences before coming to power shape how they behave once they’re in office? Are reputations worth fighting for? When are apologies successful in international politics? Why are some territorial disputes so hard to resolve? What role do emotions and identity play in international relations? Professor: Joshua D. Kertzer. 

Gov 1790: American Foreign Policy

Semester: 

Fall

Offered: 

2022
Explores America’s role in global politics as explained by the major theoretical perspectives in international relations. Topics covered include American grand strategy, bureaucratic politics, the role of public opinion in foreign policy, and contemporary challenges such as anti-Americanism, the rise and fall of great powers, terrorism, and nuclear weapons. Professor: Joshua D. Kertzer.

Gov 40: International Conflict and Cooperation

Semester: 

Spring

Offered: 

2022
This course is an introduction to the analysis of the causes and character of international conflict and cooperation. The course covers core theoretical models for why and how countries bargain, fight, and cooperate. The first half of the course focuses on conflict and international security. The second half focuses on international political economy and international organizations. Professor: Stephen Chaudoin.

Gov 1790: American Foreign Policy

Semester: 

Fall

Offered: 

2021

This course explores America’s role in international politics, aiming to teach students some of the major theoretical perspectives in International Relations, and how to critically analyze the major dynamics shaping American foreign policy today. Professor: Joshua D. Kertzer.